Post Award

The Post-Award team in the Office of Research Support provides a comprehensive Post-Award administration services to Qatar University (QU) academic community who have been successful in gaining external research funding. The day-to-day management of the projects is handled by Post-Award team members who:

Manage research projects ensuring that all sponsor requirements and deadlines are adhered to and that University regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to

Provide guidance, advice and support to researchers and academic departments

Review and approve administrative transactions in accordance with the award terms and conditions.

Review and finalize financial transactions with finance team; financial reconciliations, statements of income and expenditure, claims for research projects, accurate and timely billing

Update the information in the grants management systems with budget changes, supplements, no cost extensions etc and maintain the central records of research projects

Provide support and advice on budgets, reporting requirements, costs, invoicing, expenditure eligibility, staffing, final reports and any other associated Post-Award issues to ensure good project management

Any queries or problems arising during a project should immediately be brought to the attention of the Office of Research Support, namely the Post-Award specialists, whose responsibility is to assist QU faculty members in the administration of approved research grants.